Although the Central Texas Juneteenth Parade and Festival has anchored celebrations in Austin for decades, new traditions commemorating the day have spread to surrounding areas in recent years. Here are 19 ways you can celebrate Juneteenth around Austin.
will be taking place Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the parking garage at 800 Lavaca St. in Austin.Travis County employees will perform in a talent show, and there will be food and information booths from local nonprofits.Bastrop will host the Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The event will feature a parade, plus booths for food and vendors.
The Greater East Austin Youth Association presents its annual Juneteenth celebration and fundraiser, which kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade starting at the corner of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Salina Street., showcasing the talents of local high school and middle school musicians, will perform at the parade. The group’s director, Rory Guice, says the students are in charge of selecting the songs they will play at the celebration each year.
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